Laowa 4mm f2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens for Sony E

The 210° viewing angle provides an extremely wide perspective, allowing you to capture more of the scene than traditional lenses and create dramatic, immersive shots.

Yes, while it produces a circular fisheye effect, the images can be 'de-fished' in post-processing to create a rectilinear (non-distorted) wide-angle view.

No, the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens features manual focus only, giving you precise control over your focus.

It's ideal for creative street photography, capturing expansive landscapes, astrophotography, skateboarding videos, and creating 360° panoramas.

The lens is very lightweight, weighing approximately 135g (4.8 oz).

The closest focusing distance is 0.08 meters (8 cm).

This specific guide focuses on the Sony E-mount version. Other mounts like Canon M and Fujifilm X are also available for different camera systems.

Verify that your camera has a Sony E-mount and that the lens is aligned correctly with the mounting index before attempting to attach.

This is a characteristic fisheye effect. Use de-fishing software in post-processing if a rectilinear image is desired.

Ensure the lens is set to Manual Focus (MF) on your camera and carefully adjust the focus ring on the lens. Check that the focus is set correctly for the shooting distance.

Utilize the lens's maximum f/2.8 aperture. Consider using a tripod and adjusting camera ISO settings for brighter exposures.